Tiling Kitchen Countertops Over Laminate. Click to see full answer. Sanding the countertop surface will help the tile stick better.
Indian Creek Woodworks has been helping build custom cabinets and countertops for Hampton Roads area for over 30 years. I started by sanding the counters with 60 grit sandpaper. If the laminate surface and its lower substrate are in good condition you can apply ceramic or porcelain tile directly on top of the laminate.
Sanding the countertop surface will help the tile stick better.
Then cut the marble tiles with a wet saw before placing them on the tile mat. Countertop overlays cover your existing countertop in the form of large pre-cast slabs of granite or quartz countertop material. Plywood underlayment and a layer of tile backer board before tiling. The look with new tile will be so much better instead of keeping part of.
